Monday, January 3, 2011

Writings on the wall

For those of you who haven’t followed me from the beginning. I began blogging January 20th, 2010 and this was one of the posts I had done.

It’s simple; I purchased a white board, hung it on my wall at home and wrote something from a different perspective. It was very helpful. Just pieces of my novels, poems, short stories, anything I wanted.

I’ve decided for the month of January I’ll be sharing the things I did at the beginning of blogging and writing. Sort of a tribute to the best year I’ve had in my life thus far. So let’s get started.

Writing’s on the wallLauren sat at the edge of her seat the anticipation sparkled in her eyes, a list of names glistened under the fluorescent light.

Snagging the paper Lauren began to analyze the names, colors spilled all over the page, silvery blue fell across several of the names, some blood red and the rest an amber color. “What do they all mean?” she asked.

“Their place on the list,” Tully continued, “silvery blue means they’re still new, untouched, in a sense perfect. Amber represents they’ve phased, crossed over to our world and are finding their way, much like you did.” She said.

“And the red?” Lauren pushed.

Tully hesitated, “We’re unsure, we’ve never seen red.”

From my WIP: The Travelers.

What’s your favorite thing about Unedited? Anything you’d like me to keep or do more of? Spill it!

50 comments:

You've done a magnificent job blogging this past year. I began in February with no idea what to do. I didn't even start checking out others' blogs until end of March/April. You're way ahead of me, girl. Best of luck in 2011!!

I love how lively you are. Your writing is captivating in a sense that it makes your readers feel connected. You make everything so full of fun and life!!! Keep it up Jen!!! Although I have no doubt that yu will.

I'm still learning what things are like at Unedited...so if you change things it'll take me a while to catch on that they're different anyway. :D Do whatever it is YOU like doing, you're obviously doing something right.

Dang! Colene stole what I was going to say! I was going to say you were my favorite part. Darn! I guess it's not so fresh now but at least you know how much I mean it right??

YES! I love the travellers! Can't wait until you are finished editing!

PS. I wish I had a whiteboard! I don't really have room on my wall but I wish I did and could write random stuff on it. I want to make an epic timeline thing for my trilogy (including the history!) but I'd have nowhere to put it!

I love the variety of your blog, Jen. It's so much never knowing what to expect!! And thanks for sharing this - I want to read more of it! I do miss your video competitions. Too bad they had to start charging for those. Happy New Year!

I'm really, really brand new to your blog, but there's definitely something here that I'll come back for. I like what somebody said up there...about your posts being bright. And funny. And liking your attitude. That'll keep me comin' round too! Congrats on a great year and best of luck in 2011.christy

During the time I have been following your blog what I have seen most is your shout outs about other bloggers and blogfests and what ever else is going on. I actually found out about nano just in time through your blog and participated for the first time.

Although I think your blog is wonderful the way it is, after reading your excerpt I can't help but wish there was more. This little piece was wonderfully written and brought about real feeling while reading. So to your question I would love to see more of your writing.

That was a great snippet- really makes me want to read more! Honestly the best thing i like about your blog is your variety, don't change that! It makes you who you are in the blog world, you are not afraid to post on different kinds of things from contests, to blogfests, books, life, and writing. You are doing an amazing job! Plus you keep up on most of your comments-

Love "The Travelers" snippet! And you have an awesome blog - I love that you're soooo very supportive of your fans and fellow bloggers and all aspiring writers and debut authors. You share a lot of yourself and a lot of information here that's a great resource for writers, bloggers, and readers alike. Keep doing what you've been doing, because it ALL works!! May 2011 bring you many great things! :)